Khalil Moon

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Name:
Moon, Khalil Otis

Date of Booking:
01/03/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
KNOWINGLY DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE ON SUSPENDED, CANCELED, OR REVOKED REGISTRATION

NO PROOF OF INSURANCE

DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL

PUBLIC INDECENCY-1ST OR 2ND OFFENSE – MISDEMEANOR

OPEN CONTAINER

WILLFUL OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – MISDEMEANOR

Officer’s Narrative:
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On Saturday January 3, 2026 at 1846 Hours I, Deputy Sugg #9193, responded to Deputy McClarin’s traffic stop on Salem Road at Brown Bridge Road after Deputy McClarin requested for additional units. While I was en route, Deputy McClarin informed me via radio that he believed the driver was possible impaired. As a member of the NCSO Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic Unit, I am tasked with conducting traffic enforcement; and more specifically, with the enforcement of DUI.

I arrived on scene at 1852, and saw that Deputy McClarin had removed multiple open containers from the passenger side of the vehicle. Deputy McClarin informed me that the driver had been detained after attempting to fight him. Deputy McClarin believed that if we removed the handcuffs from the driver to conduct field sobriety, it would likely result in needing to fight him again.

I approached the driver, later identified as Khalil Moon, and read him the Miranda Warning. Moon agreed to waive his rights and to answer my questions. I asked Moon how much he had to drink before driving, and he stated he had not had much. I was able to hear his words slurring as he spoke. When I asked Moon about the open containers, he stated that he always keeps liquor bottles in his car. Moon then voluntarily stated he would submit to a breathalyzer. I asked him if he was sure, and he said yes.

I retrieved my department issued PBT and asked Moon to blow into the straw. Moon was uncooperative, and refused to provide a full breath into the straw, which did not allow the PBT to record a sample. After several attempts, I was able to get Moon to provide enough of a breath into the device to capture a reading, which was positive for alcohol (0.157 BrAC). Because Moon was uncooperative with the PBT, I knew he likely would not provide a sample on the Intoxilyzer 9000. I read Moon the ICR notice and requested a blood sample, which Moon consented to.

Moon was moved from Deputy McClarin’s vehicle to my vehicle. As he was walking, I had to hold him up to prevent him from falling over. He swayed while standing still and had to brace against either deputies or vehicles to stand upright. Moon also stated repeatedly he needed to urinate.

Deputy McClarin told me that he stopped Moon because the tag showed on GCIC as suspended registration and no valid insurance. As soon as Moon pulled into the CVS parking lot, he jumped out of the driver’s seat and ran towards the front of his car. Moon’s genitalia was exposed, and was seen by Deputy McClarin and was within view of the roadway and the parking lot. While Deputy McClarin was attempting to detain Moon, Moon was physically resistant.

Moon was transported to the Newton County Jail and turned over to Jail Staff. An NCSO Jail Nurse was able to complete the blood draw for testing, which was sealed after the sample was collected. Warrants will be obtained for Moon for the following charges:

Suspended Registration
No Valid Insurance
Public Indecency (M)
Obstruction of Officer (M)
DUI Alcohol Less Safe
Open Container (14 counts)

Moon’s vehicle was towed by King’s. The vehicle was searched and inventoried by Deputy McClarin.

[End of Narrative]

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CASE HISTORY:

1/5/26

ORDER / FIRST APPEARANCE

What this means: This was the person’s first court appearance after being arrested. The judge explained the charges, reviewed the arrest, and discussed bond and legal rights. It is an initial hearing, not a trial.

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1/6/26

DEFENSE ENTRY OF APPEARANCE DAVID ALDEN

What this means: Attorney David Alden officially filed paperwork to represent the defendant. This lets the court know the defendant now has legal counsel. From this point on, the attorney will handle filings, motions, and speak on behalf of the defendant in court.

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2/4/26

CONSENT – WAIVED HIS HEARING / CASE BOUND TO NEWTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

What this means: The defendant agreed to give up (waive) a hearing in the lower court (Magistrate Court). The case was then “bound up” or transferred to Newton County Superior Court, which handles more serious criminal cases. Future hearings and any trial will now take place in the higher court.